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    Dobhar Chu (The Omey Island Creature)

Sci-Fi & Fantasy
45 
Aug 24, 2013
The Dobhar Chu is a mythical monster that has inhabited British lakes since ancient times. Thought to be a cross between a giant otter and a hound, the Dobhar Chu is about seven feet long, or about the size of a crocodile.

Full Episodes

Season 1, 26 episodes

Season 1
   
Champ,
For almost two centuries, tourists have been flocking to the waters of Lake Champlain hoping against the odds to glimpse the lake monster they’ve affectionately dubbed Champ. Learn about one of the oldest monster legends in the world.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Mothman,
The Mothman legend captivates tourists from all over the world, who pilgrimage to Point Pleasant, West Virginia, to visit sighting locations, question locals and tour the Mothman museum or buy Mothman memorabilia. The monster is now a local celebrity.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
The Bell Witch,
What is it about sleepy Adams, Tennessee, that attracts tourists eager to visit graveyards, haunted caves and cabins, swap scary stories and try to summon the spirits of the dead? The legend of the Bell Witch and a 200-year old haunting are they key.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Hodag,
A 19th century legend has put the town of Rhinelander, Wisconsin on the map, a must-visit location for those interested in American folklore and the supernatural, as Rhinelander is the home of the Hodag, a mythical beast transformed into a town mascot.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Tatzelwurm,
Each year, tourists with no interest in skiing or scenic views flock to the Austrian town of Klagenfurt to do a different kind of sightseeing: they’re after a glimpse of the legendary Tatzelwurm creature, or the chance to drink a beer and discuss it.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Bigfoot,
The town of Willow Creek, California takes the legend of Bigfoot more seriously than anywhere else in the world. An ape-like monster believed to be the missing link, there are organized hunting expeditions, statues, and even a museum. But how real is it?
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Ogopogo,
The city of Kelowna in Okanagan Valley, is home to one of Canada's oldest and most enduring legends. In the depths of Okanagan Lake, a monster known as Ogopogo, described as a 10-15 meter long serpent, has been sighted on and off since the 19th century.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Bownessie,
Lake Windermere, England’s largest natural lake and a popular holiday destination, is said to be the home of Bownessie: a prehistoric snake-like creature, akin to Scotland’s Loch Ness Monster. Is there any truth to the legend? We endeavor to find out.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Lagorfljot Worm,
What is it about sleepy Adams, Tennessee, that attracts tourists eager to visit graveyards, haunted caves and cabins, swap scary stories and try to summon the spirits of the dead? The legend of the Bell Witch and a 200-year old haunting are they key.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Storsie,
In the Swedish province of Jamtland, a local legend of a lake monster dating back centuries has found new life in the waters of Lake Storsjön. The creature is known as Storsie, and researchers claim to have found compelling evidence for its existence.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Pepie,
Minnesota’s lakes have always drawn tourists interested in water activities, but a resurgence of strange sightings have attracted a different breed of enthusiast on the quest for evidence of Pepie, a lake monster whose legend dates back centuries.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Normie,
Minnesota’s lakes have always drawn tourists interested in water activities, but a resurgence of strange sightings have attracted a different breed of enthusiast on the quest for evidence of Pepie, a lake monster whose legend dates back centuries.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Nahuelito,
For just over a century, strange sightings in Patagonia, Argentina, have captivated everyone's imagination. They all seek to discover if the creature with the face of a serpent and the neck of a swan, known as Nahuelito, is more than just local legend.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
The Jersey Devil,
Since 1735, legend has it that a demonic creature has stalked the woods of one of America’s oldest states. The Devil has given its name not just to hockey teams but to shops, wine, musical bands and a dizzying array of memorabilia.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Thunderbird,
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania is a region rife with reports of paranormal sightings and occurrences. A number of witnesses have seen a flying creature that resembles no known bird in existence. Some swear they've seen dogs snatched by a giant bird.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Sasquatch,
The Sasquatch sometimes referred to as Bigfoot, has haunted the forests of North America’s West Coast for centuries. Its silhouette has been seen by dozens of people over the years; but to this day, we wonder if it's a figment of the imagination.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
El Chupacabra,
In the 1990s, the Chupacabra spread fear into the hearts of Texans. While some debate whether it walks on two or four legs, everyone agrees on its fangs, claws and thorny spine. There was no physical evidence until a resident made a gruesome discovery.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Honey Swamp Monster,
Louisiana’s Honey Island Swamp Monster has terrorized the inhabitants of the bayou for more than 30 years. This bipedal monster with piercing yellow eyes is estimated to stand over two meters tall, and weigh more than 300 pounds.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Bearilla,
In the forests of the Appalachians, there lives a rare and still unidentified creature. Physically imposing, with traits characteristic of wolves, bears, and gorillas; this strange monster strikes fear into people's hearts. Some think it a werewolf.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Selma,
A mythical snake-like creature lives in the waters of Lake Seljordsvalnet in Norway. The monster measures some 20 meters in length, with a greenish tint and a raised back; Named Selma, she has been terrifying residents of the lake since the 18th century.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Morag,
In a lake just a hundred miles from Loch Ness, you may find the monster of Loch Morar. Known as Morag, it has avoided the limelight and tourists partly because no road goes around the lake...but also because seeing Morag is supposedly an omen of death.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Dobhar Chu (The Omey Island Creature),
The Dobhar Chu is a mythical monster that has inhabited British lakes since ancient times. Thought to be a cross between a giant otter and a hound, the Dobhar Chu is about seven feet long, or about the size of a crocodile.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Yowie,
On the coast of Queensland, Australia, rumors of something unique have haunted locals for centuries. Aboriginal cave paintings depict a large and furry bipedal monster. European colonists reported a similar creature stalking the woods. What is Yowie?
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Devil Dog,
The beauty of Australia’s Byron Bay attracts over one million visitors per year. However, they probably don’t suspect the presence of a mysterious creature known locally as the Devil Dog. It could be an animal long thought extinct, the Tasmanian tiger.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Moehau,
A hairy, aggressive monster is said to haunt northern New Zealand. The Maori named it Moehau, in honor of the highest peak in a nearby mountain range. This half-man, half-gorilla is a true New Zealand legend, just as Bigfoot is for North Americans.
45m Aug 24, 2013
   
Tata Duende,
A monster has terrorized Belize for centuries. It is described as a small man, three-feet tall, with an ugly face, hands without thumbs and inverted feet. According to legend it wears a red hat, dresses in animal skins and carries a menacing machete.
45m Aug 24, 2013
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